The National Wine Agency publishes information regarding the program of updating the cadastral data on vineyards.

“In case of a change in ownership of a vineyard, cultivation or uprooting of vines, transfer by lease, or other modifications, it is crucial to update the cadastral data related to the vineyards. This task will be carried out by the personnel of the National Wine Agency.

As per the current regulations, without a cadastral extract of the vineyard, vine-growers will not be permitted to supply grapes to wineries, and winemakers will not be authorized to market their wine.

The National Wine Agency initiated the program in 2014 with the mapping of vineyards in the Racha-Lechkhumi region. From 2015 to 2021, the program was executed in the Kakheti region; in 2022, it expanded to Kvemo Kartli, Shida Kartli, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, and Samtskhe-Javakheti regions; and in 2023, it included the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, Imereti, Samegrelo, and Guria regions. This program has now encompassed all wine-growing areas of the country.

Presently, census on vineyards was taken, data has been gathered concerning 48,642 hectares of vineyards, 47,091 vine-growers, and 170,174 plots nationwide.

Establishing a vineyard cadastre is essential for advancing the viticulture and winemaking sector and enhancing the competitiveness of Georgian wine in global markets.

The vineyard cadastre is established by identifying each vineyard plot and providing detailed information about vine-growers and their vineyards. Information about a registered vineyard comprises grape varieties, planting dates, vineyard conditions, locations, areas, and other relevant details”, - reads the statement of the agency.